Rh-503

Autocannon Rh-503 is the first externally driven quick-firing gun, developed in Europe. Its operation is independent of the pressure of the gas during/after the shot. Moreover, its system of exchange main allows without changes itself a cannon shooting two types of ammo. It is possible to use standard ammunition of a caliber 35mmx228, or 50mmx330 "Supershot".

TTD:
caliber: 35mmx228
cadence: 150-400ran/min
length: 4,731 m
width: 350mm
height. 482mm
weight (including barrel): 575kg
the weight of the barrel: 158kg

caliber: 50mmx330
cadence: 150-400ran/min
length: 5,716 m
width: 350mm
height: 482mm
weight (including barrel): 615 kg
the weight of the barrel: 175 kg

source: www.rheinmetall-detec.de.
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